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Bioaccumulation - Correct answer-The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living organism. Biomagnification - Correct answer-Accumulation of pollutants at successive levels of the food chain abiotic factors - Correct answer-natural control measures within the environment. EX: climactic factors, air/water pollution, topographic features. Biological Control - Correct answer-The use of natural enemies to control pests. EX: Predators, Parasites, P...

Cancer Epidemiology - Correct answer-Study of the distribution and determinants of cancer in population groups Global Cancer Statistics - Correct answer-cancer is the leading cause of disease worldwide Cancer rate - Correct answer-suppouse to increase by 75% to 22 M new cases in 2030 Causes of cancer rate increase - Correct answer-because of increasing tobacco use aging population reproductive dietary and hormonal risk factors

A retired 66- year- old female patient is being evaluated for osteoporosis as part of a yearly physical exam. The patient states that she is a smoker, watches television for most of the day, and has been hospitalized twice with fractures within the last year. Based on this information, the nurse suspects which condition? A. Low bone mass leading to increased bone fragility B. Degeneration of the articular cartilage C .Recurrent attacks of acute arthritis D. Personality changes caused by ch...

To establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis, a patient's primary care provider orders a DEXA scan (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). The patient asks the nurse, "How will the test show if I have osteoporosis?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that which of the following accurately describes this procedure? a. The patient will be given a radioactive isotope several hours before the scan, and its uptake into the patient's bones will be measured. b. The patient...

Cartilage is made of - Correct answer-collagen and protein Joint Cartilage is made of - Correct answer-extracellular matrix and chondrocytes Extracellular matrix contains primarily - Correct answer-type 2, 4, and 6 collagens as well as aggrecan proteoglycans Type 2 collagen is responsible for - Correct answer-protecting the ends of bone within a joint Aggrecan proteoglycan is mainly responsible for - Correct answer-retaining water molecules, allowing resistance to affects of strenuou...

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Correct answer-* Systemic, Multi system inflammatory disorder * Affects synovial membrane of the joints * Periods of exacerbation and remissions Rheumatoid Arthritis Presentation - Correct answer-* Uniform joint space narrowing * Peak onset ages 40-60 * Hypertrophied synovium (lining) thickens an invades surrounding tissue * Nodules in the joints * Morning Stiffness and stiffness after rest * Generalized fatigue * Ulnar deviation Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemi...

What is a major difference between osteo and rheumatoid arthritis - Correct answer-Osteoarthritis is local versus systemic Which test is used for diagnosing osteoarthritis - Correct answer-X-rays Which describes joint crepitation - Correct answer-Grating sound What is a presenting symptom of hip osteoarthritis - Correct answer-Groin pain What is a Herberdens node - Correct answer-Osteophyte formation Which of the following is often found in degenerative disc disease - Correct answ...

The person in charge is responsible for all of the following except: A. Training all staff in food safety B. Complying with all state and local regulations C. Correctly answer questions regarding food safety D. Complying with staffs vacation requests - correct answer -D. Complying with staffs vacation requests In order to continue working, what should a food employee with a minor cut on their hand do? A. Not allowed to work with minor cut B. Must be checked by a doctor first C. Nothing...

The purpose of a food safety management system is to... - Correct answer-prevent foodborne illness by controlling risks and hazards. A manager's responsibility to actively control risk factors for foodborne illnesses is called... - Correct answer-active managerial control. A manager asks a chef to continue cooking chicken breasts after seeing them cooked to an incorrect temperature. This is an example of which step in active managerial control? - Correct answer-Corrective action A ma...

Outbreak - Correct answer-Two or more cases that have been confirmed by a lab. CDC (Center for Disease Control & Prevention) - Correct answer-Responsible at the national level for developing and applying disease prevention and control, and for developing environmental health, health promotion, and health education policies and activities designed to improve the health of people in the US. The US PHS (Public Health Service) - Correct answer-Responsible for protecting, promoting, and advanci...